FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - DACS - 42000782

Requisition No: 864922 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - DACS - 42000782

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000782 

Salary:  $47,830.64 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2025 

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FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - DACS

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*** 

CONTACT:

Lis Rytlewski  (850) 617-7157

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years professional experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, customer or public relations, investigations; or administrative work and/or professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Professional or technical experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate travel required. 

Travel will vary based on activities scheduled.

Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.

Some weekend and evening travel required for attendance at conferences and meetings.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

General: This position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, inputting, and monitoring financial and programmatic data for the Supplemental Food Programs. Responsible for assisting the Household Program section in a range of activities including managing program data, preparing reports, providing technical assistance, and performing administrative and compliance monitoring duties.

Determines the eligibility of potential program participants of the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). Ensures program participants have completed a timely initial or renewal application as required by state and federal regulations. 

Conducts comprehensive on-site compliance monitoring of program participants in accordance with federal regulations, state laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

Completes monitoring review forms and documents within the regulatory timeframes. Prepares written reports, disseminates report of findings, obtains required corrective action documentation, and conducts follow-up monitoring as needed.

Reviews, analyzes and monitors financial redemption data from the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).

Verifies deposits with the contracted financial institution and timely communicates discrepancies or concerns.

Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods of processing.

Compiles monthly and year-end financial reports.

Maintains accurate records and manages electronic database for growers and farmers markets participating in, or interested in, the FMNP program.

Provides support to the WIC-FMNP Coordinator by assisting with the development of training sessions and best practices for the operation of the FMNP, particularly related to the collection of program payments and provides training to WIC-FMNP farmers as needed.

Maintains, organizes, and dispatches records and documentation on program participants, correspondence, monitor visits and reports in a readily accessible format for the program and WIC-FMNP participants.

Assists the WIC-FMNP Coordinator with conducting outreach for program expansion.

Assists the WIC-FMNP Coordinator in developing evaluation tools to determine program effectiveness.

Attend meetings involving state and feral laws and regulations affecting WIC-FMNP.

Assist the WIC-FMNP Coordinator in preparing memos, funding requests, legislative analyses and other correspondence related to WIC-FMNP.

Assists the WIC-FMNP Coordinator with the development of program newsletters, bulletins, flyers and other informational material for distribution to program applicants, participants, local WIC agencies and stakeholders.

Gathers, reviews, analyzes, and inputs programmatic data into databases as needed. Maintains accurate records and provides information as requested. 

Develops and disseminates program related surveys for participants in the Supplemental Food Programs. Gathers survey responses and analyzes results. Prepares recommendations for implementation of processes, procedures, or organizational changes.

Assists with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal nutrition program requirements and regulations. 
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of principles of administrative management, including office procedures and reporting.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations relative to federal nutrition programs.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to federal nutrition programs.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.